What Causes Water Dripping from the Inner Side of the Right Front Wheel After Parking?

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McPeter
07/29/25 10:08am
Water dripping from the inner side of the right front wheel after parking is caused by the air conditioning system, which is a normal phenomenon. There are two areas where dripping water is normal in a car: one is the air conditioning drain pipe, and the other is the exhaust pipe. Below are additional details: 1. Condensation on the condenser: After turning on the air conditioning, the surface temperature of the car's condenser becomes very low. When circulating air passes over the condenser, moisture in the air condenses into water on the condenser, which then drains out of the car through a pipe. This explains why water drips under the car when the air conditioning is on. 2. Water dripping from the exhaust pipe is a good sign: It indicates that the engine is burning fuel efficiently, causing the exhaust pipe to expel water, which is a completely normal occurrence.
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